Undead Mummies play Funk from Beyond the Grave

February 05, 2014 TOP STORY Terrifying Funk from Beyond the Grave "Ohmigawd, where has this band been all my life?" That was our editor's reaction when he first heard Here Come the Mummies' new studio album, Cryptic. Their searing funk serves up hilariously suggestive lyrics backed by horn and rhythm sections that envy nothing to the likes of Tower of Power. They appear in public only in costume and give interviews only in character--owing to a rumor they're really a bunch of A-list Nashville ringers. From listening to their chops, we can believe it. We talk to keyboardist Spaz Mummy in this interview. Read More » LEARN THIS Everything you've ever wanted to know about building a modular synth, but were afraid to ask » GEAR NEWS Arctic Pro reviewed: Great $10 virtual analog synth for iPad » Stephen Kay releases KARMA software for Motif, version 1.3 » Video playlist: Exploring grand pianos at NAMM » ART releases quintuple headphone preamp at a bargain price » MUST-SEE VIDEO Novation's connection to the EDP Wasp and Oxford OSCar synths » THIS WEEK'S POLL Is the NAMM show a relevant source of gear information for you? » (Scroll down the page after clicking to see the poll.) 615808 8-channel Audio Mixer with USB I/O Monoprice Available Now Monoprice is now shipping their "615808 8-channel Audio Mixer with USB I/O," featuring 14-inputs, 8-channels, 2x2 USB I/O (Plug-N-Play for PC & Mac), phantom power, variable gain, 103dB SNR, and includes stand mount. Price: $79.88 www.monoprice.com Octavian - Keyboard Calculator Bitnotic Available on the iTunes App Store Instantly see and hear 500+ scales and 50+ chords on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. Also features Circle of Fifths, scale modes, chord inversions, descending scales, and much more. Keyboard Magazine said of Octavian 1.1.0 (Jan 2010): "It's a cheat sheet no keyboardist should leave home without." MAP: $2.99 USD www.bitnotic.com info@bitnotic.com ATH-M50RD Professional Studio Monitor Headphones Audio-Technica Available Now Audio-Technica's renowned ATH-M50 studio monitor headphones are now available in a limited edition red color. Exceptionally accurate response and long-wearing listening comfort. Additional models include ATH-M50WH (white), ATH-M50 (black) and ATH-M50s (black, straight cable). MSRP: $209; $169 Street www.audio-technica.com

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